NELSON MANDELA MAKE POVERTY HISTORY SPEECH

NELSON MANDELA MAKE POVERTY HISTORY SPEECH

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Nelson Mandela, despite his frail health, delivered a powerful message comparing poverty to apartheid, urging for its eradication. He highlighted the plight of millions trapped in poverty and called for their liberation. The UK, led by Gordon Brown and Tony Blair, is committed to aiding the developing world. However, only Canada among the G7 has fully supported the UK's proposals for debt relief. Other countries, like the US and Japan, remain hesitant. Mandela's appearance aimed to rally public support and maintain political pressure on G7 leaders, emphasizing the need for action over words.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nelson Mandela compare poverty to in his message?

War and conflict

Economic recession

Apartheid and slavery

Environmental degradation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two British leaders are mentioned as being committed to helping the developing world?

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak

David Cameron and Theresa May

Gordon Brown and Tony Blair

Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the frequency of child deaths in poverty mentioned in the video?

Every ten seconds

Every hour

Every three seconds

Every minute

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which G7 country has committed to Britain's proposals for debt relief?

Germany

Canada

United States

Japan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what is the US administration more interested in spending money on?

Healthcare

Education

Military

Infrastructure